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Tag Archives: reggae
Have You heard? – (84) “Poison Dart” by The Bug ft Warrior Queen
I got home from work reasonably early on Friday. Did my favourite thing. Can of beer and a bit of BBC 6 Music. While lying on the bed and reading Macbeth! There are reasons for the latter. So I heard … Continue reading
Have You Heard? – (17) “Jonny Greenwood is the Controller”
Jonny Greenwood is the guitarist and musical guru in Radiohead. This album is a selection of 70s and 80s conscious and dubwise reggae tunes chosen by Jonny. It’s a brilliant selection. I urge you to download it! My two favourite … Continue reading
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Tagged Althia and donna, jonny greenwood, marcia aitken, music, reggae
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My Top Ten – Reggae Music!
The opposite end of the musical spectrum to air guitar metal and rock! But I love it just as much. Like most kids of my generation, it was Bob Marley who first drew me into reggae – the “Live!” album … Continue reading
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Tagged Althia and donna, Augustus Pablo, Bob marley, Burning Spear, Junior Murvin, Max Romeo, music, Papa Levi, reggae, Sugar Minott, Tapper Zukie, Yellowman
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Have you heard? … (3) Clash reggae
The history of rock’n’roll bands turning their hands to reggae is not an edifying one. “D’Yer Maker” off “Houses of the Holy” by Led Zeppelin is a candidate for their worst song ever. The Rolling Stones’ take of “Cherry Oh … Continue reading
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Tagged Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, music, Paul Simenon, reggae, The Clash
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